{"product_id":"whistlepig-30-year-the-bigshebang-single-malt-whiskey-vin-santo-finish-750ml","title":"WhistlePig 30 Year The BigSheBang Single Malt Whiskey Vin Santo Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhistlePig 30 Year The BigSheBang is the oldest and rarest whiskey ever bottled under the WhistlePig label, a single barrel single malt drawn from one of only four barrels in existence worldwide. The whiskey was distilled in 1995 from 100% malted barley at Nova Scotia's storied Glenora Distillery, then matured for three full decades in new American oak before being shipped to WhistlePig's Vermont farm in 2024 for a finishing rest in extraordinarily rare Italian Vin Santo dessert wine casks, the labor intensive holy wine of Tuscany. Bottled at 90.4 proof and presented in an elaborate wooden display case bearing the WhistlePig coat of arms, The BigSheBang is the third and most ambitious release in WhistlePig's super premium aged single malt series, following the 21 Year Béhôlden and 25 Year Badönkådonk. With a global allocation measured in dozens of bottles rather than thousands, this is one of the rarest North American single malts ever released, a true museum piece for serious collectors and the only chance most enthusiasts will ever have to taste a fully matured 30 year North American single malt finished in genuine Vin Santo casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhistlePig\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlenora Distillery, Nova Scotia, Canada (distilled 1995)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishing Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhistlePig Farm Distillery, Shoreham VT (Vin Santo finish 2024)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead Blender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeghan Ireland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Malt Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Maturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew American Oak Barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItalian Vin Santo Dessert Wine Casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutturn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnly 4 Barrels Worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottled in USA, Distilled in Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3rd Release in WhistlePig Aged Single Malt Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety deep amber with rich mahogany highlights from three decades in oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramelized figs, honeyed bread, wheat crust, dried apricot, freshly kneaded dough, toasted almond, clove, and subtle Vin Santo dessert wine sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety and rich, with spiced orange peel, dark chocolate, butterscotch, rum raisins, roasted nuts, marzipan, hazelnut, and gentle floral undertones woven through deep oak and dessert wine layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and enveloping, with toasted oak, vanilla bean, leather, sweet tobacco, baking spice, and a faint wisp of smoke trailing off into a meditative close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is The BigSheBang?\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily rare. Only four barrels of this whiskey exist on the entire planet, bottled as single barrel expressions. Once these are gone, no more 30 year WhistlePig single malt will ever be produced from this distillation. WhistlePig's previous super premium single malts, the 21 Year Béhôlden and 25 Year Badönkådonk, are also extremely limited but produced in larger quantities than this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the whiskey from Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e WhistlePig was founded in 2008 and does not have its own 30 year old stocks, so they sourced an exceptional 1995 distilled single malt from Glenora Distillery in Nova Scotia, the first single malt distillery in Canada. The whiskey was matured for three decades in oak before being shipped to WhistlePig's Vermont farm in 2024, where head blender Meghan Ireland selected Vin Santo casks for an exclusive finishing period. The bottling and packaging are entirely WhistlePig at the Vermont farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Vin Santo and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Vin Santo is a centuries old Italian dessert wine from Tuscany, often called holy wine because it was historically used in religious ceremonies. It is made from grapes dried on straw mats for months before slow fermentation and extended cask aging, producing intensely honeyed, nutty, raisined flavors. Vin Santo casks are exceptionally rare and slow to release, which is why WhistlePig spent years sourcing the few precious casks used here. The finish adds layered honey, fig, and almond complexity that defines this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to other WhistlePig releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e The BigSheBang is the top of the WhistlePig pyramid. Compare against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whistlepig-18-year-double-malt-straight-rye-whiskey-92-proof-750ml\"\u003eWhistlePig 18 Year Double Malt\u003c\/a\u003e, the brand's flagship aged rye, or the everyday \u003ca href=\"\/products\/whistlepig-piggyback-100-proof-straight-rye-whiskey-100-proof-750ml\"\u003ePiggyBack 100 Proof Rye\u003c\/a\u003e. The BigSheBang sits in a different universe entirely, made for the collector's cabinet rather than the bar cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy WhistlePig 30 Year The BigSheBang online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide. With only four barrels in global circulation, once this bottle is gone it is permanently sold out worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WhistlePig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516809031935,"sku":null,"price":4999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/whistlepig-30-year-the-bigshebang-single-malt-whiskey-vin-santo-finish-750ml-3763135.webp?v=1778718268","url":"https:\/\/www.liquoronbroadway.com\/products\/whistlepig-30-year-the-bigshebang-single-malt-whiskey-vin-santo-finish-750ml","provider":"Liquor On Broadway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}